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Bob Howsam Obituary
Howsam died Tuesday.
Howsam's career bridged two sports and several leagues, and even his short-time jobs produced success: Between co-founding the Broncos in 1959 and joining the Cincinnati Reds in 1967, he was general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals when they won the 1964 World Series over the New York Yankees.
He built a reputation as a visionary who pioneered the use of film to hone a hitter's swing and expanded the use of artificial turf and orchestrated blockbuster trades - such as the one that brought Joe Morgan to the Reds in 1971.
A Denver native, Howsam started his sports career in 1947 as owner of the Denver Bears of the Single-A Western League, later taking the team to Triple-A as a New York Yankees affiliate, his son said.
Howsam spearheaded the construction of Bears Stadium, which would later be expanded to become Mile High Stadium, the Broncos' first permanent home.
Howsam helped found the American Football League in 1959 and was principal owner of the Broncos.
Howsam was nominated for the Hall of Fame in the executives/pioneers category last year but fell short of the 75 percent of votes required for admission.
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
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PATRICK TUMILTY
July 6, 2020
HELLO MR. HOWSOM if you see a big nose Irishman by the name of Richard tumilty that will be my dad say hi to him. RIP BOB HOWSAM
Patrick tumilty
January 15, 2017
Thank's Mr Bob howsam for building the Cincinnati ballclub
Mr. patrick j tumilty
January 15, 2017
Thank's Mr howsam for building the Cincinnati REDS
Mr. patrick j tumilty
September 11, 2016
Rest in peace . Mr. Bob howsom
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Patrick tumilty
September 11, 2016
Thanks for buliding a great team and for Sparky anderson . R I P BOB
Rob Kimball
September 6, 2015
Thanks for hiring Sparky Anderson
Randy Birdwhistell
March 21, 2008
I was very sad to hear of Mr. Howsam's passing. May he rest in the arms of almighty God. Thank you Mr. Howsam for your contributions to baseball. I grew up following and admiring the Big Red Machine and I follow faithfully to this day the great Hall of Fame broadcaster you hired, Marty Brennaman. The team you built in the 1970's would give me memories that will inevitably last a lifetime. Thank you, thank you, thank you and may you rest in peace eternally in Heaven. If there are baseball teams in heaven, I'm sure you're orchestrating a big trade right now. Randy Birdwhistell Lawrenceburg, KY
Franklin Thompson
February 21, 2008
I played in the Reds' farm system in 1967 and 1968. It was a wonderful opportunity and has provided me with some good memories over the years.
Thanks Mr. Howsam,
Franklin Thompson
Nancy Cromwell
February 21, 2008
Dear Family:
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved family member. He was an exceptional person who lived life to its fullest and accomplished much. I am sure he will be greatly missed. If I may I would like to share a scriptural thought of comfort with you to help you in your time of grief. It is a scripture found at Isaiah 33:24,"And no resident will say,"I am sick." Doesn't that sound wonderful? A time where we will not even be plagued with the common cold. We will all live in perfect health. No more fear of dying, no need for obituaries or funerals to announce the passing of our loved ones. But rather Jehovah God has a remedy for this enemy death and that is by means of a resurrection. Acts 24:15 speaks of how there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and unrighteous. Our loved ones who have passed on will be brought back to life right here on earth, not in the conditions we are living in now, but in conditions God originally intended the earth to be, which is a Paradise. I hope I was able to be of some comfort to you during your time of grief. Once more I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
David Turner
February 20, 2008
Thanks for the Big Red Machine.
Susan Filson
February 20, 2008
Dear Mr. Howsam,
What an honor it was to know you. What an inspiration your attitude toward life was to me. What a forward thinker you were. I will always admire and miss you.
Paula Luthi
February 20, 2008
My prayers are with his family~He sounds like he was an awsome person. Thank you for your contribution~I am a Big Bronco's fan!~Bob~~Rest eternal~
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